Review: Mercedes-Benz W164.I M-Class (2005-08) Overview Released in September 2005, the Mercedes-Benz W164 Series I (W164.I) M-Class was a large, four-wheel drive SUV. Manufactured in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the W164 M-Class range initially consisted of the ML 320 CDI, ML 350 and ML 500 Luxury models. From July 2006, however, the ML 320 CDI and ML […]
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Review: Mercedes-Benz X166 GLS-Class (2016-19)
Overview Released in Australia in April 2016, the Mercedes-Benz X166 GLS-Class was a seven-seat, four-wheel drive wagon. Manufactured in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class effectively replaced the X166 GL-Class due to a change in Mercedes-Benz’s naming conventions. For Australia, GLS-Class range consisted of the GLS 350 d, GLS 350 d and GLS 500 models. Please […]
Review: Mercedes-Benz W163 M-Class (1998-05)
Review: Mercedes-Benz W163.I M-Class (1998-01) Overview Released in September 1998, the Mercedes-Benz W163 Series I (W163.I) M-Class was a mid-size, four-wheel drive SUV. Manufactured in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the W163 M-Class range initially consisted of the ML 320, but was subsequently expanded with the introduction of the ML 430 (March 1999) and ML 270 CDI (March […]
Review: Mercedes-Benz C292 GLE Coupe (2015-19)
Overview Available to order from June 2015, the Mercedes-Benz C292 GLE Coupe was a large SUV with a coupe-like profile. Manufactured in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the four-wheel drive GLE Coupe range initially consisted of the GLE 350 d and GLE 450 AMG models, powered by 3.0-litre turbo-diesel and 3.0-litre biturbo petrol V6 engines. Both models were […]
Review: Mercedes-Benz X167 GLS (2019-on)
Overview Released in Australia in December 2019, the Mercedes-Benz X167 GLS was a seven seat four-wheel drive wagon. Manufactured in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the all-wheel drive X167 GLS range for Australia consisted of GLS 450 and GLS 400d models (see table below). To reduce fuel consumption, both engines for the X167 GLS had an ‘ECO start/stop’ […]
Review: Mercedes-Benz V167 GLE-Class (2019-on)
Overview Released in Australia in July 2019, the Mercedes-Benz V167 GLE-Class was a large SUV that had five seats as standard, but could be fitted with two third-row seats as an option. Manufactured in Vance, Alabama, the Mercedes-Benz V167 GLE-Class was available in GLE 300d, GLE 400d and GLE 450 models (see table below). To […]
Review: Mercedes-Benz W166 GLE-Class (2015-19)
Overview Released in Australia in June 2015, the Mercedes-Benz W166 GLE-Class was a large, four-wheel drive SUV. Replacing the W166 M-Class as part of Mercedes-Benz’s new naming convention, the W166 GLE-Class was manufactured in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Compared to the W166 M-Class, the W166 GLE-Class introduced updated styling and for models with diesel engines, nine-speed automatic […]
Review: Mercedes-Benz X164 GL-Class (2006-12)
Review: Mercedes-Benz X164.I GL-Class (2006-09) Overview Released in November 2006, the Mercedes-Benz X164 Series I (X164.I) GL-Class was a large, four-wheel drive SUV. Manufactured at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the X164 GL-Class range consisted of the GL 320 CDI and GL 500 models which were powered by 3.0-litre turbo-diesel V6 and 5.5-litre V8 […]
Review: Mercedes-Benz X166 GL-Class (2013-15)
Overview Released in Australia in May 2013, the Mercedes-Benz X166 GL-Class was a large, four-wheel drive wagon. Manufactured in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the X166 GL-Class range consisted of the GL 350 BlueTec and GL 500 BlueEfficiency. Please note that the Mercedes X166 GL 63 AMG has been reviewed separately. Engines: OM642 and M278 Of the engines, […]
Review: Mercedes-Benz X253 GLC (2015-22)
Review: Mercedes-Benz X253.I GLC (2015-19) Overview Released in September 2015, the Mercedes-Benz X253 GLC was a mid-size SUV. Manufactured in Bremen, Germany, the four-wheel drive Mercedes-Benz GLC range initially consisted of the GLC 250, GLC 220 d and GLC 250 d models (see table below). To minimise fuel consumption, all engines had an ‘ECO start/stop’ […]